Board of Directors
Trish Steele – Founder of Women Crowned In Glory
Trish has achieved many goals in her life, including make-up artist for television, model, and winner of the Ms. California Gold Coast Pageant in 1987. Trish hosted her own cable talk show for 5 years interviewing women about their stories of victory over abuse. She has also written her life story compiled in a book entitled, “The Compelling Life Changing Stories of 12 Women.” Trish has spent 17 years reaching out to all women, encouraging and directing them to fulfill their destinies.
Trish can be reached at: trish@safepassagelives.org or 818-232-7476
Linda Dolson – President
Linda Dolson has worked with Safe Passage for the past four years to help abused women overcome their trauma and rebuild their lives emotionally, physically and spiritually. She uses her skills as a Holistic Health Practitioner/ Neurophysical Reprogramming Specialist to inspire and motivate. Linda creates new possibilities and hope for these women to transform their lives. Linda is a Board Certified Traditional Naturopathic Practioner who is also certified in Homeopathy and can be reached at: linda@safepassagelives.org
Shayna Kasbee - Vice President
Shayna has over 10 years of experience working with at-risk-youth and their families as well as serving those living with disabilities. She has worked with Safe Passage for the past three years and is very passionate about helping her charity to thrive. Shayna’s focus is on business development and marketing for firms in the Los Angeles area, currently she is the House Manager at the Madrid Theatre. Shayna can be reached at shayna@safepassagelives.org.
John Wurts – Treasurer
John Wurts Financial Service in Woodland Hills, CA is a private company categorized under Tax Return Preparation and Filing.Classically well educated, hard working, and owner of John Wurts Financial Services which specializes in income tax preparation. Can converse on just about anything with anybody and have fun. Read four newspapers a day as well as the Drudge Report. Have been doing taxesfor 38 years and have built up a very successful practice. Make several people laugh everyday. Also like art, science, history, politics, crossword puzzles and Sudoku. “Forgive Sooner, Kiss Slower, Laugh often, Love Well”. www.taxbeacon.com/jwurts
Janet Campos – Secretary
Janet Campos is a Farmer’s Insurance agent with her own agency. Janet is a networker and marketing asset that adds tremendous value to Safe Passage. Her passion and vision is evident in the agendas and minutes she creates for the board meetings and committee meetings..
Directors
Terria Cooley – Project Manager
Kate Couture – Makeup Stylist & Productions
Gino Fleming – Entrepreneur
Jacqueline Hadden – The Conscious Connector, Coach, Author and Speaker
Mitra Hosseini – Wardrobe Stylist
Gail Lara – Founder of “Made In The Valley”
Annamarie Poluha – Founder of Wellness Dynamics
Stephen Rischall – Financial Advisor-Waddell & Reed, Inc.
Vana Thiero – Producer & Editor
Mark Willingham – President of Carmen Steffens
Darcy Winters – Administrator for V.E.A.
Advisory Board
Bodine Belasco – Keynote Speaker & Entertainer
Dr. Ava Cadell – Founder of Loveology University
Amanda Cortez – Public Relations
Jillina Dafesh – Enagic Distributor
Dr. Fardad – Cosmetic Surgeon
Cheryl Hiltzik – Director & Producer
Wanda Martinez – CEO of Dean Ryan Consultants
Sean McCarthy – President of Jackson McCarthy & Associates
Christine A. McClane, Esq. – Family Law Attorney
John Rockwell – Rockwell Group, Inc.
Jennifer Rodriguez – State Director of Miss California Latina Pageant
Jim Thebaut – Producer
Dr. Bruce Vafa – Dentist
Priscilla Valldejuli – C0-Founder of Las Boridivas
Dr. John Vartanian – Plastic Surgeon
Bob Yerkes – Stuntman
Honorable Members
Lydia Cornell – Actress
Claudia Christian – Actress
Wendy Greuel – L.A. City Controller
Barbara Niven – Actress & Speaker
Maurice Stein – Cinema Secrets
Dennis Zine – Council Member
Past Advisory Board Members
Dr. Minnie Claiborne – DV Counselor/Author
Georgia Durante – Past President of Safe Passage
Brenda Epperson-Moore – Actress
Reeni Fenholt – Past President of Safe Passage
Dr. William Hinn – Minister
George Lin – Treasurer
Jackie Kallen – Boxing Manager
Dr. Debra Mandel, Ph.D.
Rudy Polin – Business Advisor
Phoebe Price – Actress
Smokey Robinson
Dr. Maria Simms
Elke Somer
Stella Stevens
Deborah Sable – Fitness Coach
Ia Marie Villatuya – Life Coach
